BlackBerry Pearl 3G arrives in Indonesia on August

BlackBerry Pearl 3G is set to land in Indonesia this August, according to RIM Asia's press release. The version will be available is Gradient Red's 9105. 9105 is the one with abc/T9 keys, not with SureType keys. No price list is revealed, but event's date has been set for roadshow to several malls in Jakarta and Surabaya, starting on August 14. 

BlackBerry Pearl series is the one that has standard candybar form factor. Pearl 3G brings update on 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS, 3.2 megapixels camera, with external memory up to 32GB on microSD card. The weight is only 93 grams.

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20 thousand iPhones on XL Axiata already

I was at the Kompas Editor's Choice iPad app official launch event at XXI Plaza Senayan last week courtesy of Eddy Taslim who is in charge of Kompas.com, the Indonesian daily's online presence. In attendance were some of Kompas' agencies and other partners among which was mobile network provider, XL Axiata.

Sure, it was an iPad event but XL revealed some interesting numbers regarding iPhone usage on their networks. Yes, iPhone is still currently the sole domain of Telkomsel in Indonesia but since July 2009, the company has unlocked all of its iPhones via software update, this means the handsets can be used with any GSM network in the world without having to use Telkomsel's roaming service.

Telkomsel revealed at the Indonesian 3GS launch last February that they sold 30 thousand iPhone 3Gs in 2009. This year we estimate that they have sold upwards of 15 thousand 3GS models should the sell rate is maintained. Of course, there are also thousands (perhaps tens of thousands) of privately imported iPhones from various other countries.

What XL revealed at the event was that there were roughly 20 thousand iPhones actively using XL's network as of June 2010 and on average they use about 100 MB of data per month. 

Handono Warih, General Manager of Sales at XL Axiata proudly declared to the audience's amusement that even without going through the trouble of securing official iPhone distribution deal, the network managed to capture a significant portion of iPhone users in Indonesia

The chart they used to present the data is by no means fully representative, I mean they piled the original iPhone in one bar and the 3G in another but split the 3GS into two, but the numbers were there.

It is surprising that on average, XL iPhone customers only use 100MB per month. Many fellow iPhone users use upwards of 300MB per month and I personally use more than 400MB per month even with wireless internet at home. Most of my non-home use are on the road where almost every Jakartan spend at least 2 hours stuck in traffic every day.

It would be more interesting if they can profile who these iPhone users are and perhaps more importantly how they manage their data usage. XL offers a mobile internet package of 1GB with a throttled speed to 128Kbps if that limit has been reached and even further down to 64Kbps if it passes, if I recall correctly, 2GB in a single month.

Rumors flew several weeks ago that XL was in talks to distribute iPhone 4 in Indonesia but Mr. Warih said that, "It's all still in the dark."

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Posted 3 days ago by Aulia Masna 

Indonesia International Motor Show 2010 apps for BlackBerry

7langit, the one of Blackberry developer apps in Indonesia has come up with the new applications for Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2010 for Blackberry device. In addition to helping visitors navigate IIMS event, this apps is also present on the full info aboit IIMS 2010 directly into your Blackberry handheld.

IIMS applications on Blackberry whic made by 7Langit comes with a simple but attractive design. The menu offered was very comprehensive: A Glance at IIMS 2010, Show Time, Venue, Watch Out, News and Cool and Fun.  You can point your BlackBerry browser to http://iims.7langit.com for installing this apps.

[via 7langit]

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Posted 6 days ago by Oki Rosgani 

Dell Streak coming soon in Indonesia

Dell Streak, tablet Android phone rumored to be present in Indonesia soon. This product powered with Android 2.0, packs 3G and WiFi with a super-wide screen for cell phone size, and reached 5 inches screen.

Indonesia has a lot of users who require devices with full mobility features, Dell plans to bring Streak in Indonesia. "Strike became available (in Indonesia) in 1 to 2 months ahead," said Willy Hendrajudo, Marketing Manager for Dell's Consumer Business Indonesia. Unfortunately, he did not want to specify the launching date and price range of this devices for now.

What we know about Dell Streak is that there's an 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display (with multitouch zooming), WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G WWAN connectivity, all riding atop an Android 2.0. A dual-LED flash 5 megapixel camera adorns the back, and there's a 1,300mAh battery to power all that goodness.

[via detikinet | pics endgadget]

       
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Posted 9 days ago by Oki Rosgani 

Indosat Wiigo Pre-order

For those interested with Android in-demand package from Indosat and Wiigo, you can open http://www.indosat.com/wiigo/ for pre-order. You can see full spec in picture attached with special price at IDR 1.4 million (US$155). The Android in-demand scheme will be quite similar with BlackBerry's, push email + chats, chats + social networking package, and regular package. The price is IDR 40,000 (US$5), IDR60,000 (US$7), and IDR 120,000 (US$13) respectively per month. 

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IM-Ku, Instant Messaging apps for Indonesian user

Do you need local Instant Messenger (IM) / Local Chats apps? IM-Ku
maybe you are seeking for. IM-Ku is an IM application that the
Indonesian IM apps developed by InTouch. IM-Ku work with any cell phone
that has Java Script support, GPRS and minimal access to MTK 6235
platform. As stated on its Web site, nearly all Java-based phones will
be able to run this apps.

For the first phase, IM-Ku has also been holding 10 local mobile phone
vendors Elzio, HT Mobile, IVIO, K-Touch, Lexus, SkyBee, SPC Mobile,
Taxco, Vitell and XP Mobile. That means if you buy these phones, IM-Ku
applications have been included in it. IM-Ku applications can also be
downloaded for free via http://get.im-ku.com/ directly from your phone
browser.

[via IM-ku]

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Posted 11 days ago by Oki Rosgani 

Huawei U8150, Android 2.2 phone from Huawei

Beside Huawei Aviator, Huawei also has other Android phones that called Huawei U8150. In contrast to the Aviator who run Android 2.1 Enclair, Huawei U8150 step further by bringing up Android 2.2 Froyo.

This Huawei U8150 seems to be a mysterious cell phone that emerged in our article before. Huawei U8150 will be powered by Qualcomm 700 MHz processor, 2.8 inch Capacitive touch screen and 3.2 Megapixel camera. Huawei U8150 had a chance to exhibit at the ICS 2010 in Jakarta, Indonesia. This phone reportedly will available for Indonesia market in August 2010.

[via YNews | Kompas]

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Posted 15 days ago by Oki Rosgani 

Huawei S7, brings tablet and smartphone in one convergence device

Huawei as a mobile phone manufacturer from China was also released its product innovation in the form of tablet computers and smartphone in one device, named Huawei S7. The product is intended for people who enjoy going to new gadgets and technology with new technology but also mobile. But, unlike Apple's iPad tablet, Huawei S7 also functions as a smartphone.

"S7 is designed different from our competitors, so the S7 is not a tablet PC works only Android but he's also phone functions well," said Hadi Hardiana Syamsudin, Product Marketing Manager of Huawei at ICS 2010 event in Jakarta.

The specifications of the S7 is to use the Android OS version 2.1, capacitive screens with a width of 7 inches WVGA 800x480 pixel, trackpad, 1.3MP front facing camera, gravity sensor, Bluetooth 2.1, Micro USB 2.0, Wi-fi, Hi-fi speakers, 3.5 mm audio jack, 8GB Internal Memory up to 32GB support, and the sim card slot. This device uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor.

Huawei S7 also features a multimedia application that is a media player and photo browser. Can also connect directly to your TV via HDMI. Can be used for the eBooks as well. Unfortunately, the price still a secret..sigh

[via|foto Kompas]

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Posted 16 days ago by Oki Rosgani 

Indosat Launch Wiigo Android On Demand

Not only BlackBerry On Demand, Indosat also has Android On Demand services. Indosat plans to bundle these services with Wiigo Android On Demand.  Wiigo, a local brand Android QWERTY phone. A special chip with Indosat APNwill be immersed in the Wiigo Android phone. Consumers will be able to choose their own type of service desired by Indosat Wiigo Android On Demand.

Indosat provides three types of packages which push mail and chat, social networking and chat packages and last package of regular push-mail, chat, social networking and browsing. And like the BlackBerry On Demand, Indosat also offers daily, weekly and monthly on Android On Demand.

While rumored Wiigo phone will run Android 1.6 with support for 2.5-inch screen, 256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM and up to 8 GB external memory. Unfortunately, we have not find the exact processor which powered in Wiigo device. Wiigo phone with Android On Demand service bundles with IDR 1.5 million price range.

Here is the Android On Demand package offers by Indosat:

  • Push mail package + chat (IDR 40.000/month)
  • Chat + social networking package (IDR 60.000/month)
  • Regular package (IDR 120.000/month)

[via detikinet]

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Posted 16 days ago by Oki Rosgani 

HTC Wildfire is announced in Indonesia

The Android war now seek new playground in mid-to-low pricing area. HTC is ready to enter the battle by announcing HTC Wildfire. This phone is not as cheap as their counterparts, but assure you that bearing HTC name will be a guarantee of should-be a good product. HTC Wildfire is an infant version of Desire, downgrade in term of processor speed, screen size, and RAM, but using Android OS 2.1 and new version of Sense UI. 

The specs are 528 MHz processor, 118 grams with battery, 106 x 60 x 18 mm, 3.2 inch screen with 240x320 QVGA resolution, 384MB RAM and 512MB ROM, HSDPA connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 with enhanced data rate, 1300 mAh Li-ion battery and 5 megapixels camera. The price itself is set at IDR 3,733,000 (US$414) as recommended price and will be available by mid of August. Won't find it during ICS 2010 then.

[via detikInet | image courtesy of Jafar Nauli from id-android]

     
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